I’m amazed they get any films made at all, as everyone connected with the business seems to spend their time showing off on red carpets and giving each other gongs and plaudits.

It’s hard to pick out individual award winners from the Millies, but I was in awe of duty Army officer Lt Jared Bambridge, who helped victims of the London Bridge terror attack. He risked his life to save others. If ever I was in trouble, this is the man I’d want at my back.

Then there was Corporal Philip Keogh, a paramedic who used his training as an Army reservist in Afghanistan to help victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

He saw sights that night that will haunt him for ever, but had the strength to deal with the carnage and to save the lives of those caught up in the most appalling and cynical act of terrorism.

Ex-Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter poses with the winners for Hero at Home

I simply couldn’t believe the endurance of wounded war heroes Ibi Ali and Luke Wigman, who ran seven marathons in seven continents in seven days to raise £1million for a new Armed Forces rehab centre.

That sort of physical and mental strength is super-human. Because of my love of Antarctica, I was particularly impressed by the men of Spear 17, who became the first all-British military team to walk across the whole of the continent.

An extraordinary journey of guts and bloody-mindedness. Legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton would have been proud.

No matter your politics, it was a testament to PM Theresa May, who came straight from the Commons after being defeated over Brexit, to present an award to the men and women of Operation Roman, who helped those in the Caribbean hit by Hurricane Irma.

But this night was not about famous faces. The focus was firmly on all of those nominated for awards, which is how it should be.

It did make me smile to see men and women who endure life-threatening situations in their line of work look anxious and nervous about coming up on stage to accept an award and be the centre of attention.

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster with Ziggy the dog were some of big names at the Millies

Backstage interviews with winners and presenters at The Sun Military Awards

They all insisted they were just doing their job — whether it was Leading Seaman Sally Hughes, who
helped rescue 14 sailors in impossibly rough seas off the south coast, or the RAF Reaper Force team, who fight terrorism 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

All of the worthy winners may well just be “doing their job”, but the difference between them and the rest of us is they have to put their lives on the line.

They run towards situations that we would run away from. They strive to protect us, at home and abroad, and to keep us all safe.
It is impossible to show just how thankful we are and how much we appreciate their sacrifice. But the Millies gives us the perfect opportunity to salute the men and women of the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force.

And in these turbulent and uncertain times, we need them more than ever.

Hugh Jackman nails The Greatest Showman

HUGH JACKMAN was born to play the role of brash, flash PT Barnum in The Greatest Showman.

He dances up a storm, chews away at the scenery and sings with such gusto it’s impossible to resist his energy, enthusiasm and star power.

I was lucky enough to see the film and to talk to the man himself (a huge perk of the job) and his passion for this movie is infectious.

Hugh is always a joy to interview and it’s clear this has been one of his favourite roles of his career.

It’s pure, unashamed entertainment and escapism and the perfect Christmas treat brought to you by the same writers who sprinkled stardust over the movie La La Land.

Kylie's still got it

Kylie shows us how to dress classy and beautiful even as she is nearing 50

KYLIE MINOGUE showed us all this week how a pop diva can mature with grace and elegance. It’s incredible to think she is heading towards her 50th birthday.

She looked effortlessly sexy and alluring at a premiere in Melbourne, Australia, proving you don’t have to dress up like a gothic cartoon character to get headlines when you are a woman of a certain age.